Guwahati, Oct. 12 -- Welcoming a newborn into the world is a moment that fills parents with mixed emotions, ranging from the joy of having another family member to worries about the newborn's health. One of the first numbers a parent hears right after the baby's birth is the baby's weight, and no parent is pleased to hear that their baby has a Low Birth Weight. Understanding what a normal infant weight is and learning how to take care of an underweight baby can help the parents feel confident and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Low Birth Weight (LBW) is a clinical term that describes a baby who weighs under 2.5 kilograms (5.5 lbs.) at birth. As an indicator of a baby's health, the average normal infant weight is between 2.5 kg and 4.0 ...